Stump

Self-Hosted

Open-source e-book library manager with a modern, intuitive interface

Overview

Stump is a self-hosted, open-source e-book library manager for organizing and reading your digital books. It supports popular formats like EPUB, PDF, MOBI, and CBZ, with features including metadata auto-scraping (from Open Library), library organization via collections/tags, progress tracking, and a responsive reading interface. Deploy easily using Docker (one-line command) or manual setup. It includes user authentication, dark mode, and fast search, making it ideal for home servers or low-power devices like Raspberry Pi.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  stump:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: stump
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, CBZ, and other popular e-book formats
Metadata auto-scraping and library organization with collections/tags
Responsive reading interface with progress tracking and dark mode

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Stump hard to install?

Stump is very easy to install using Docker—just run a single command to spin up the container. Manual installation requires setting up Node.js and PostgreSQL, but Docker is the recommended method for most users, even those with limited technical experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Calibre Web?

Yes! Stump offers a more modern and user-friendly interface than Calibre Web, with better reading experience and metadata handling. However, Calibre Web has more advanced features like e-book conversion, which Stump currently does not support.

? Is Stump completely free?

Absolutely! Stump is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. There are no hidden fees, subscription costs, or restrictions on usage—you can use it forever, modify it, and contribute to its development without any charges.

Top Alternatives

Amazon Kindle (Cloud Library) Search Google

Apple Books Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Document Management - E-books

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party data sharing)
⊕ Easy Docker deployment for quick setup
⊕ Modern, clean UI compared to older alternatives like Calibre Web

Cons

⊖ Lacks advanced features like e-book conversion (available in Calibre)
⊖ Smaller community and fewer plugins than established tools
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for manual installation (Docker recommended)